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More than 75,000 workers prep for possibility of largest health care strike in US history 

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:56 GMT

(The Hill) -- The Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions, which represents over 85,000 health care workers in seven states and the District of Columbia, said Sunday it did not reach an agreement with the organization ahead of the contract's expiration, setting the stage for the possibility of the largest health care strike in U.S. history late this week. Hours before workers' contracts were set to expire after 11:59 p.m. PT on Saturday, the coalition said it remains far apart from nonprofit Kaiser Permanente on important issues like across-the-board pay increases, retiree medical plans and protections against subcontracting and outsourcing.  GOP candidates pressed on unions, economy at second debate “Kaiser continues to bargain in bad faith over these issues and, so far, there is no light at the end of the tunnel,” the coalition said in a statement Saturday night. In a statement to The Hill, the coalition said health care workers are ready to sit down with Kaiser Permanente executi...

Game times announced for Twins’ postseason series against Blue Jays

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:56 GMT

DENVER — The Twins know their opponent — the Toronto Blue Jays — and now, they finally know when they’ll play, too.The Twins will host the Blue Jays for a best-of-three series that begins at 3:38 p.m. Tuesday. Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series, which pitcher Pablo López will start for the Twins, will be televised on ESPN. The second game of the series, which Sonny Gray will start, will begin at the same time, also televised on ESPN.A potential Game 3 is set for the same time. However, the scheduled date of that game, Thursday, is subject to change.In addition to the Twins’ series, there are three other Wild Card Series — Texas at Tampa Bay, Arizona at Milwaukee and Miami at Philadelphia — that will run concurrently and the game time on Thursday will depend on how many series are still going.If just one series has concluded, the Twins will be shifted to 2:08 p.m. Thursday on ABC. If two have concluded, the same. If the Twins and Blue Jays are the only two teams lef...

Wainwright strikes out in cameo to end career as Cardinals beat Reds 4-3. Votto ejected

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:56 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Adam Wainwright made one final appearance in his 18-year big league career, striking out as a pinch hitter on Sunday in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 4-3 season-ending win to the Cincinnati Reds."When I left the dugout today for the last time ever with a bat and wearing my spikes, that’s a pretty good way for me to go out,” Wainwright said.Cincinnati first baseman Joey Votto, playing perhaps his final game with the Reds, struck out in the first inning, then was ejected before the top of the second by plate umpire Shane Livensparger.Wainwright, a 42-year-old right-hander, went 200-128 with a 3.53 ERA in 18 major league seasons, all with the Cardinals. He got his 200th win in in his final pitching appearance against Milwaukee on Sept. 18. ‘I love you all so much’ : Adam Wainwright treats Cardinals fans to postgame concert He grounded out as a pinch hitter on Saturday night in his first plate appearance in two years, then was honored during a pregame ceremony on Sunday be...

When will we start to feel the crisp October air?

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:56 GMT

ST. LOUIS – It’s the first day of October, but it sure doesn’t feel like it.The forecast for Monday and Tuesday remains unchanged from the last couple of days. Expect warm and dry conditions with a lot of sunshine to start out the workweek. Overnight lows through Wednesday morning will bottom out in the 60s. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here We’re anxiously awaiting the arrival of our next cold front. The first one will arrive on Wednesday night into Thursday, increasing shower and thunderstorm chances starting Wednesday evening all the way through late Thursday night. On top of this, afternoon highs will fall from the summer-like 80s at the start of this week to the 70s towards the end of the week.A second cold front is coming right behind the first, which will usher in much cooler and drier air at the start of the weekend. High temperatures next Saturday and Sunday are forecasted to be in the 60s, with overnight lows plummeting into the 40s. Fall is right aroun...

Kiszla: Broncos didn’t win game for Sean Payton, they averted another crisis of grumpy coach’s making.

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:56 GMT

CHICAGO — When the Broncos had every right to quit on Sean Payton, proud NFL veterans Russell Wilson and Kareem Jackson stepped up to save this irascible, unlovable Denver coach from another crisis of his own making.After the Broncos came back from a 21-point deficit Sunday to beat the bad news Chicago Bears, 31-28, franchise owner Greg Penner graciously awarded Payton a game ball to celebrate his long-overdue first victory on the Denver sideline.“I don’t want to sugarcoat anything. We’re going to play a lot better teams on our schedule,” Payton said, remaining steadfastly true to his Coach Grumpypants nature.So let’s not sugarcoat it. Payton did not rally Denver against the league’s worst team. The Broncos won in spite of a coach who has been slow to embrace the players in Denver’s locker room as his guys.You might find Wilson so earnest as to be corny, so scripted as to be robotic and so past his prime as to not be worth anywhere near his big, fat contract extens...

Broncos fight back from brink to beat hapless Bears. Now comes the hard part. “We’re going to face a lot better teams”

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:56 GMT

CHICAGO — The grand opening for Sean Payton’s Denver rendition of “Club Dub” suffered delays and setbacks over the past three weeks.It was supposed to debut to rave reviews in early September, but the drywall wasn’t up yet.Then Washington came to town for the premiere and the sound system shorted out.By the time the Broncos flew home from South Florida, you might have thought the whole thing burned to the ground.But finally, the celebration arrived as the calendar flipped to October. In Payton’s hometown, no less. Delayed but not muted.It shouldn’t have been this difficult, really, to find reason to crank the locker room music on an autumn Sunday. But finally Denver did after a wild, 31-28 victory over the heat-seeking-turned-hapless Bears.“I’ve been lucky enough, the last five times I’ve been here, we’ve won,” said Payton, who mostly grew up just southwest of here in Naperville, referring back to his days as New Orleans’ head coach. “We’ve been in that locker room, talking and list...

Iron fire in Moffat County reaches 30% containment, minimal growth overnight

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:56 GMT

Despite high winds Saturday, the Iron fire in northeast Colorado experienced minimal growth and continues to burn on just over 7,300 acres.The fire, located in Moffat County 18 miles northwest of Craig, sparked Friday morning and grew rapidly, reaching 6,500 acres in less than eight hours, according to the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office.Gusty winds, receptive fuel bed, remote, and rugged terrain led to initial large fire growth, Moffat County officials said.The burn area is a mix of private ranch land and BLM land, according to Moffat County property records.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | 4 pedestrians killed by metro Denver drivers over weekend, putting Colorado on track for record-breaking state total Crashes and Disasters | Denver pedestrian struck and killed by driver on Colorado Boulevard Crashes and Disasters | Driver kills pedestrian in Littleton hit-and-run, police search for white Jeep Cherokee Crashes and Disas...

Multi-vehicle crash sends 7 to hospital in L.A. County

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:56 GMT

A multi-vehicle crash in Los Angeles County on Sunday sent seven people to the hospital, authorities announced.  Calls about the crash near Slauson and Alamo avenues in the neighborhood of Maywood came in just before 3 p.m., the Los Angeles County Fire Department confirmed to KTLA.  At the scene, fire personnel found five vehicles involved in the collision with several victims trapped inside two of the cars. Of those wounded, authorities said three were taken to the hospital in critical condition, three with minor injuries and one person who suffered only moderate injuries.  It is unclear what led up to the crash or if alcohol and drugs might have been a factor. Authorities are continuing to investigate.  No information was provided on the age of the victims.  This is a developing story. Stay with KTLA for additional updates.  

Photos: San Francisco Giants Brandon Crawford receives multiple ovations from fans during last game of the season

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:56 GMT

Today’s game may have been San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford’s farewell not only to his team, but to professional baseball.“The main thing will be if I want to come back and play baseball next year,” Crawford, 36, said of his looming decision. “There were a lot of parts I didn’t enjoy, unfortunately. But that’s baseball. You fail a lot in this game. Failing isn’t very fun. That’s probably partially why I haven’t made a decision yet. This year is far from how I pictured it going, whether it was going on the IL or just not playing well. Not kind of how I pictured to go out. So that’s definitely a factor.”Crawford said he will consult with his family, who have accompanied him all the way, starting with his wife, Jalynne, ever since they met at UCLA. Their first-born, Braylyn, arrived two years into Crawford’s career. The nest has since grown to four, with a fifth on the way. All four kids threw ceremonial first pitches, with their dad crouched behind home plat...

Instant analysis: Undefeated 49ers top Cardinals behind McCaffrey, Purdy

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:29:56 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Three touchdowns by Christian McCaffrey put the undefeated 49ers’ fourth win in motion Sunday.But 35 minutes remained. Things stalled. The Arizona Cardinals rallied. The 49ers needed more.Sure enough, McCaffrey delivered with his fourth touchdown, and that fourth-quarter score vaulted the 49ers toward an eventual 35-16 win that secured a 4-0 record for only the fifth time in franchise history.The 49ers end their three-game homestand with its marquee attraction next Sunday night, when the Dallas Cowboys return to the site of their divisional-playoff loss, 19-12, on Jan. 22.McCaffrey nearly matched the franchise’s single-game touchdown record, but a potential fifth score was denied at the 2-yard line on a 2-yard run in the final minutes, and rather than give him the ball again, coach Kyle Shanahan called for a Brock Purdy sneak from inside the 1 to cap the scoring spree.“Honestly I had no idea until I came in here he had four touchdowns,” Shanahan said ...